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GradEssentials is a university-wide initiative designed to support graduate student success by connecting students with essential resources and opportunities across three core themes: Academic Excellence, Career Exploration & Development, and Personal Health & Well-Being.
Whether you’re beginning your graduate program, exploring professional pathways, or balancing academic goals with personal responsibilities, GradEssentials helps you navigate your journey with clarity and confidence.
Explore GradEssentials →
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Registration Is Open
Could you explain your dissertation research in just three minutes? Doctoral candidates with a D-3 on file are invited to participate in Mizzou’s 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. Registration is now open. Want to learn more first? Join us for an upcoming information session to hear how the competition works and what to expect.
Learn More & Register →
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Workshops
Sept. 14–25 | 5–6:30 p.m. | Grad Hub
Submissions for NSF-GRF proposals are now open! Deadlines vary by discipline, beginning in mid-October. Join the Graduate School, Office of Undergraduate Research, and Office of Global and National Fellowships for the Sprint to the Finish writing workshops, every weekday evening Sept. 14-25, to prepare your application.
Register for Sprint to the Finish →
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Get Started with External Funding
New to seeking external funding? The Scholarly Impact Series offers two September sessions to help graduate students and postdocs find funding opportunities and take the next steps toward developing a proposal.
- (Online) Grants 101: Finding Funding that Fits Your Work — Sept. 2, noon–1 p.m. | Online
- Intro to Grants for Grads and Postdocs: Finding Funding, Deciding and Planning to Apply — Sept. 8, 2–4 p.m. | Grad Hub
Start with Grants 101 for an introduction to finding opportunities, then dig deeper in the interactive Sept. 8 workshop to evaluate funding opportunities and begin planning your proposal.
View Grant Workshops & Register →
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Get to Know Mizzou Libraries
Whether you're new to Mizzou or want to make better use of the Libraries, start with a graduate-student introduction and then build your research skills with workshops throughout September.
- Grad Student Introduction to Mizzou Libraries — Sept. 2, 3–3:45 p.m. | Online
- Grad Student Introduction to Mizzou Libraries — Sept. 3, noon–12:45 p.m. | Online
- The Literature Review — Sept. 15, 1–2 p.m.
- Introduction to TDM Studio: A Text and Data Mining Platform — Sept. 16, 2–3 p.m.
Explore Mizzou Libraries Workshops →
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One-on-One Graduate Writing Support
The Writing Center offers free one-on-one writing support for graduate students, in person or on Zoom, for everything from coursework and proposals to application materials, theses, and dissertations. Prefer written feedback? Submit a draft anytime through the Online Writery.
Schedule a Writing Appointment →
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Find Your Writing Community
Need dedicated time to write? The Writing Center’s GradsWork drop-in sessions provide space to work alongside other graduate students, while six-week GradsWrite groups offer a more structured, facilitated approach for students working on extended projects.
Explore Graduate Writing Programs →
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TA Training Series
Build your teaching and communication skills with the TA Training Series, open to all TAs, GIs, and postdocs. Upcoming sessions include:
- Knowing Where to Turn: Campus Resources for TAs, GIs & Postdocs — Sept. 11, 1–2 p.m.
- Managing Up in Academia: Communication Strategies for TAs, GIs & Postdocs — Sept. 18, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Leading the Conversation: Discussion Strategies for TAs, GIs & Postdocs — Sept. 25, 1–2:30 p.m.
- Growing as an Educator: Reflective Practices for TAs, GIs & Postdocs — Oct. 9, 1–2:30 p.m.
All sessions take place in the Grad Hub (111F Townsend Hall).
View the TA Training Series & Register →
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CAREER EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
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Looking for a Part-Time Job?
Meet with on- and off-campus employers hiring Mizzou students for part-time positions. Bring your student ID; copies of your résumé and class schedule are encouraged. Graduate Student Career Services will also be on hand to provide career support and help with Handshake.
Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lowry Mall
Learn More About the Part-Time Job Fair →
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Meet With a Graduate Career Coach
Thinking about what comes after graduate school? Graduate career coaches offer free one-on-one support on career exploration, resumes and CVs, job-search strategies, interviewing, and other career-related topics. Appointments are available in person or on Zoom through MU Connect.
Schedule a Career Coaching Appointment →
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First Friday Career Series
Sept. 4 | 1–3 p.m. | Grad Hub
Get ready for the job search with two back-to-back workshops from the graduate career coaches. Join us for Preparing for the Job Market at 1 p.m., followed by Finding and Evaluating Jobs at 2 p.m. Graduate students from all disciplines are welcome.
View Career Series Workshops →
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Online Resource: Beyond the Professoriate
Beyond the Professoriate gives Mizzou graduate students access to career training, resources, and webinars designed specifically for advanced-degree job seekers. This month, explore How to Use the PhD Career Training Platform in Your Job Search on Sept. 2 and Is a Faculty Job Right for You? on Sept. 16. Both webinars begin at 11 a.m. and are offered online.
Can’t attend live? Webinar recordings are posted to the platform to watch on your own time.
Explore Beyond the Professoriate →
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Explore Careers Beyond Academia with ACES
Interested in exploring careers beyond academia? Alternative Career Exploration in the Sciences (ACES) is the best place to do that! Join us to meet the team, grab some tacos, play some games, win prizes and learn more about the career paths waiting for you, plus the events we have planned to help you invest in your future! Food provided.
Register for the Event →
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PERSONAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
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Discover the Grad Hub
Stop by the Grad Hub Open House on Sept. 10 from noon–2 p.m. in 111F Townsend Hall. Explore the space, meet other graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, connect with Graduate School staff and campus partners, and discover programs, resources, and events available throughout the year. New and returning graduate students and postdocs are welcome.
Learn More About the Open House →
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Take the Mizzou Libraries Reading Challenge
Looking for an excuse to read something that isn't assigned for class or related to your research? Join the Mizzou Libraries Reading Challenge and make a little room for reading for fun this semester.
Join the Reading Challenge →
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Connect With the Graduate Professional Council
The Graduate Professional Council (GPC) represents the interests of Mizzou graduate and professional students and provides opportunities to connect with peers, get involved in campus initiatives, and have a voice in the graduate student experience.
Learn More About GPC →
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Write With Less Stress
Bring a project you're working on and make progress in a more mindful way. Mindful GradsWrite sessions combine mindfulness practice and writing strategies with dedicated, gently guided writing time to help you reduce stress, improve focus, and get your work done.
Tuesdays | 9–10:30 a.m. | Zoom
View Mindful Writing Sessions →
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